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Propofol is mainly used as an induction agent in general anesthesia and would not be used for local anesthesia.

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Q: Can propofol be used as local anethesia?
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What drugs can you use instead of propofol?

Propofol is NOT a drug! It's anesthesia used in hospital operating rooms.


Can propofol be used at home?

Propofol is primarily used via IV, either through an IV line or as a direct injection into the vein. Propofol is only indicated for hospital use. Two medical professionals are required to be present during administration, one to give the drug and the other to monitor vital signs which can fluctuate greatly. Propofol is a HIGHLY dangerous drug and cause severe side effects including death.


Where was anethesia invented?

Somewhere in the east


What is a sentence using the word propofol?

My mom keeps telling me to use propofol.


Is propofol a benzodiazepine?

NO


What is the reaction of the body to taking Propofol orally?

Propofol is a liquid, NOT a tablet. It can only be administered intravenously.


Is propofol naturally made in the human body?

Propofol is not a naturally occurring substance in the human body.


Can a registered nurse administer propofol?

No, propofol is only administered in operating rooms by trained anesthesiologists.


What is propofol used for?

Propofol is used in general anesthesia, sedation and intensive care units.Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=c6c83d4c-438c-41ff-a0a5-ca93bc365929&LandingID=fc6eb1da-98e4-43c7-bb9f-09c17e2a005d


Who invented Propofol?

a chemist


What is proprofol?

Propofol (Diprivan) is used to induce or maintain anesthesia during certain surgeries, tests, or procedures.


How effective is propofol anesthetic?

Propofol is widely used and widely approved in human and venternary medicine, with 50 countries last count certifying it. Fast acting, and fast metabolizing, it has a wide range of uses and few shortcomings. Not viable for infants.